Arkansas organ donor, recipient to be honored in Rose Bowl Parade

TIMES RECORD | Scott Smith

Trenton Williams

In the hours following his death, he was able to help save the lives of three others.

For his willingness to donate his heart, liver and two kidneys, the late Trenton Williams will be among those honored at the 128th Pasadena Tournament of Roses, also known as the Rose Bowl Parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 2 at Orange Grove and Colorado boulevards in Pasadena, Calif.

The Donate Life float, which resembles a large sailing ship, will feature an image of Trenton that will be created by spices and other natural materials, said Jeri' Williams, Trenton's mother.

"It's all really exciting," she said. "And it's exciting that Ken Howard will be riding on the float, as well, to help spread awareness on organ donations. Howard lives in Alma, and he received one of Trenton's kidneys and liver. It will be great to have two Arkansas people represented on the float." Continue reading

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